Head-to-head · WebDAV Client Software
RaiDrive vs Owlfiles
RaiDrive leads on 1 check, Owlfiles on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRaiDrive · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresOwlfiles · 3 of 5
RaiDrive scores higher on our rubric for webdav client software: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
RaiDrive offers drive mounting; Owlfiles doesn't publish it. Owlfiles offers folder synchronisation; RaiDrive doesn't. Owlfiles offers mobile apps; RaiDrive doesn't publish it. Owlfiles offers scheduled synchronisation; RaiDrive doesn't publish it.
RaiDrive is the better fit for free Windows WebDAV drive mounting. Owlfiles is the better fit for affordable multi-device WebDAV access.
- RaiDrive fits best
Free Windows WebDAV drive mounting
- Owlfiles fits best
Affordable multi-device WebDAV access
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Side by side
| Feature | RaiDrive 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | Owlfiles 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #4 in WebDAV Client Software | #6 in WebDAV Client Software |
| Best for | Free Windows WebDAV drive mounting | Affordable multi-device WebDAV access |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $1.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Docs |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features RaiDrive 1/5 · Owlfiles 3/5 | ||
| Drive mounting | ✓ (best) | Not published |
| Folder synchronisation | — | ✓ (best) |
| Offline file access | Not published | Not published |
| Mobile apps | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Scheduled synchronisation | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Supported platforms | Windows, Linux | iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, tvOS, Android TV |
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| Our verdict | RaiDrive connects WebDAV, SFTP, FTP, cloud storage, and NAS services as local drives. It is aimed at individuals, small teams, and organizations that want to work with remote files through familiar file-management tools rather than… Read the review → |
Owlfiles is a cross-platform file manager for people who need to access and organize files across WebDAV, network servers, NAS devices, cloud storage, and local devices. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with additional… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
RaiDrive — where it wins
- Mounts WebDAV, SFTP, and FTP locations as local drives
- Opens, edits, saves, and streams remote files directly
- Supports cache encryption, file locking, and Linux command-line mounting
Where it doesn't
- Does not provide folder synchronization
- The Standard plan is advertisement-supported
- No mobile apps are included
Owlfiles — where it wins
- Connects WebDAV with NFS, FTP, SFTP, SMB, NAS, and cloud storage
- Supports two-way, one-way, and scheduled folder synchronization
- Runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Unlimited connections and synchronization require a Pro plan
- Advanced features are concentrated in the paid tiers
- The broad feature set may exceed basic WebDAV browsing needs
- RaiDrive8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A practical drive-mounting client for Windows users who do not need folder sync.
Visit RaiDriveFull verdict → - Owlfiles8.6/10 · Free plan · paid from $1.99/mo
Affordable WebDAV access with synchronization, transfers, and broad device coverage.
Visit OwlfilesFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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